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CFA® Exam Meme Challenge: Every Friends Episode in Season 2

4 Nov 2023

Study Break

By Neil HarknessHere are the meme-fied seasons so far:Season 1 ∙ Season 2 ∙ Season 3The continuation of my misguided attempt to create at least one CFA meme from every Friends episode, ever.First, it was season 1. Now, it's time for season 2 to get the CFA exam makeover. As a reminder, here are the rules of the challenge:All memes must relate to the CFA Program or CFA exams.At least one meme ...

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TopResume Review: Is It Worth It & Legit?

3 Nov 2023

Career Advice

Note: I did not receive this service for free in exchange for a review, but paid for it myself. I’m writing this because I think it would be useful for everyone to get an idea ...

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Why Is The CFA Pass Rate So Low & the MPS So High?

31 Oct 2023

CFA, Exam Day & Results

Since COVID, the CFA pass rate has taken a plunge. Our CFA minimum passing score (MPS) estimates have also indicated an uptick in the MPS. Naturally, candidates are not sure what to make ...

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A Super Guide To CFA Computer Based Testing (CBT)

28 Feb 2023

CFA, CFA Level 1, CFA Level 2, CFA Level 3

Since the introduction of computer-based testing (CBT) by CFA Institute in 2021, there has been a few minor tweaks, changes and improvements in the candidate experience. Here’s one epic summary of all the new ...

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Kaplan Schweser Launches Certificate in ESG Investing Course (In-Depth Review)

12 Feb 2023

ESG

Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) investing is a rapidly growing practice within institutional investment, accounting for non-financial factors in financial valuation. Investors are incorporating ESG analyses to gain a fuller and more thorough ...

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CFA Online Proctored Testing (OPT): A Timely Summary

8 Jan 2023

CFA

Since the first mention of CFA online proctored testing (OPT) on 12th Jan 2021, CFA Institute has promptly revealed more information about this online proctored exam option in the last few weeks. Here's a ...

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CFA Institute Responds to FT’s “Falls Off Cliff” Article

24 Jul 2022

CFA

You may have read an article recently published in the Financial Times (FT) with the headline: "Demand ‘falls off cliff’ for CFA financial analyst qualification". While the FT article reports on the fall of ...